Source: Ortiz hasn't decided about arbitration

Tue, 12/06/2011 - 8:36pm — Rob Bradford

DALLAS -- According to a source close to the situation, as of Tuesday evening David Ortiz hadn't yet determined whether or not he would accept arbitration. The free agent designated hitter has until midnight Wednesday to make a decision. The plan was for Ortiz' agent, Fern Cuza, to talk again with the Red Sox before any determination can be made.

ESPN Deportes had reported Tuesday night that Ortiz would be accepting the Red Sox offer of arbitration.

The source confirms a report made earlier Tuesday by ESPNBoston.com that Ortiz is seeking a two-year contract worth $25 million, while the Red Sox had been offering two years at $9 million per season.